ESE Paraprofessional: Empower Students & Classroom Support

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Odessa, Florida is seeking a Paraprofessional 1, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a teacher at Hammond Elementary. The role involves assisting with daily activities, safety, transportation, and classroom tasks.

Responsibilities include aiding with personal hygiene, mobility assistance, meal preparation, first aid support, and use of medical equipment as trained.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Assists the teacher with transported students in getting them on and off the bus safely at the school site.
• Assists students in any personal hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, diapering, laundering, bathing, and dressing) as directed by the teacher.
• Lifts/carries/positions students in the classroom, in therapy, and in other areas, as trained.
• Prepares meals, including blending, chopping, etc., of food and feed students, as needed as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with first aid, as needed.
• Performs duties related to the use of medical equipment and implementation of procedures needed by students (e.g., tube feeding, catheterizations, etc.) as trained.
• Provides for the care, well-being and supervision of students with disabilities under the direction of the teacher.
• Positions students in and out of wheelchairs and other medical equipment, as trained.
• Reports all necessary student information to teachers.
• Participates in in-service and professional development activities.
• Establishes and maintains positive, professional communication among students, staff and parents, as applicable, per the direction of the instructor under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists with the implementation of the classroom management system under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists with the implementation and use of sign language or augmented communication systems related to the student's communication needs under the direction of the teacher.
• Implements instructional activities such as reading out loud, small group subject lessons, art activities, music activities, cooking, etc. under the direction of the teacher.
• Performs light custodial duties that relate to the safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by the student under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists students with community-based instruction and training, both on and off campus under the direction of the teacher.
• Supervises student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom, lunchroom, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Participates in parent involvement activities that may include conferences under the direction of the teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Job description

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Odessa, Florida is seeking a Paraprofessional 1, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a teacher at Hammond Elementary. The role involves assisting with daily activities, safety, transportation, and classroom tasks.

Responsibilities include aiding with personal hygiene, mobility assistance, meal preparation, first aid support, and use of medical equipment as trained.